f* *<■«• ^1» L'~ ■—‘ 7» V / Entered at the Postoffice in McMinnville, as Second-class matter. VOL. XXIX. 9 00 D rop Tor Infants and Children. AVegc table Preparation for As­ similating LhcFood and Regula­ ting the S toiaachs and Bowels of ÙyFANISjï IT Bears the Signature Promotes Digestion,Cheerful­ ness and Rest.Contains neither Opium.Norphine nor Mineral. N ot N arcotic . of OUi lir JXirnpi rn Sctd~ dbcSennv * jRocfttMi Salii - binile Serai ♦ Jftppemùnt - ¿h Cartonali-Soda- * liinnSeed - (úrifiid Suaer . Ifalryr** flnnr. > M’MINNVILLE, ORE., FRIDAY, MAR. 31. 1899. Mies Agnes Laurence of Portland is visiting near town for a month. On Thursday last Mrs. J. C. Nelson visited in McMinnville. Mrs. M. F. Hurley of Portland was in town a day or two last week on busi­ ness. Mrs. C. F. Johnson will have an open­ ing in millinery goods on April 5th. The merchant’s carnival is to be the event of the season. Those who fail to attend will miss a rare treat. The Firemen's entertainment last Fri­ day evening proved to be fine, and the sum of |57 was realized towards the fire­ bell. The notorious Sam Hess has left for eastern Oregon. His aged mother is be­ ing cared for by Mrs. J. Bryan. The churches held a union service in the Friends’ church Sunday evening to listen to a discourse by President Tbos. Newlin. A surprise party given by Mrs.Paulsen in honor of the tenth birthday of her son Earl, was a most enjoyahle event, and guests to the number of twenty were en- tertained in a delightful manner. Commercial men and ribbons are now making their appearance in large num­ bers. A good Bign of spring. A new telephone line is being put up between Salem and Dayton. Master Andy McCann returned home early in the week after spending a pleas­ ant week in McMinnville. Mrs. John Watson has returned home from a very sorrowful trip to California, where she buried her husband. S. Dunn has returned home from Hills­ boro, where he was a witness. I. Nichols arrived home a few days ago from California, where he has been for his health, which is greatly improved. Mr. Gillingham, who was called to Hillsboro as a witness in a lawsuit, has returned. He came by way of McMinn­ ville where he enjoyed a fine meeting with old comrades and the ladies of the Relief Corps. Mr. S. W. Iler, a dentist now living in Mrs. Simler’s house on Alder street, has purchased the Powell property of ten acres, east of Dayton. W li ITE SON. One Dollar If paid in advance, Single numberetive cent«. royals ~ A bsolutely P ure Makes the food more delicious and wholesome ROYAL RAK I NO POWDER CO., NEW YORK. The following officers were elected in the Whiteson Sunday school Sunday: Superintendent, C. E, Delasbmutt; as­ sistant superintendent, Mrs. Fox; secre­ tary and treasurer, Mima Bennett; li­ brarians, Roswell Bennett and James Houk. The Sunday school ¡ b in excel­ lent running order. A special program will be rendered next Sunday. Mrs. M. M. Ranch is visiting friends in Newberg and Portland this week. Frank Harpole has moved into the house owned by Mr. Fuqua of Willa­ mina. Born—To the wife of F. G. Howenstine on Saturday last, a fine girl. Mother and child doing well. Fred will plant an extra acre of garden this spring. The Holmes brothers and C. D. Mor­ gan, onion growers of this vicinity, after a beries of misfortuues that prevented them from making anything, this year are making quite an exhibition of grit and backbone by purchasing 50 and 30 pounds each, for the coming crop. Edgar Conner and family visited rela­ tives near Sheridan the last of the week, returning Sunday. The early gardener of Whiteson hafi been getting in his work this week. G. H. Baird, with bis corps of bridge A perfect Remedy forConstipa- carpenters, stopped in town the first of Married, March 22d, Mr. Chas, Wool- the week. tion. Sour Stomach.Diarrhoea, Worms .Convulsions .Feverish­ worth and Miss Cora B. Creson. The The doors of Hotel Whiteson are again ness and LOSS OF SLEEP. ceremony was performed at the borne of open. the bride’s sister, Mrs. Abdill, by Rev. Tac Simile Signature of® The demand for eggs this week has 8. M. Wood. been great, bringing to our minds the Mrs. J. T. Rush, who died in Lafay­ fact that Easter is near. NEW YORK. ette, was buried in Dayton cemetery. E. E. Beacorn has purchased the John Chas. Starr, who was called home by West property and moved in. He is WILLAMINA. the death of hie sister, arrived on the making some needed improvements on 22d, from Sumpter, eastern Oregon. the place. N. A. Brown’s woodchoppers are eith­ Wednesday evening a reception was EXACT COPY CF WRAPPER. W. G. Robbins made a business trip to er lost or stolen. given Ralph Carter, a returned volunteer Portland one day last week. There was a fire in town Thursday in at his boyhood home 2'7 miles from Day­ Misses Linden and Percival attended Dan Daugherty’s house. It started from ton. A very enjoyable evening was spent the county teachers’ association at Day­ the chimney. Not much damage done. by those present. ton last Saturday. Marian Wilson is moving bis family to Independence, where be will work in a prune orchard this summer. Mrs. Catherine Fuqua has bought tbe property that Marian Wilson occupied, and is going to tnoye in about the 1st of April. Henry Wilson and tbe two Breeding boys have gone up near Salem, where they have a contract for chopping cord wood. EdFendall commenced cultivating hie hops Monday. H. S. Maloney was up above the Will­ amina surveying Saturday. Mrs. Devore is able to be out again, after several weeks’ illness. Yamhill’s Busy Mart of Trade, the Bargain Center of the West Side. The place where low Nate Hussey, an old pioneer of 1845, prices and High Qualities prevail. All Goods marked in plain figures. One price to all. Your died very suddenly Monday night at 12 money back for the asking, if you’re not satisfied. o'clock. He was born in 1815. There are five boys and three girls of bis family Our Stock for Spring in Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes and Furnishings is now complete. living. Never was a more attractive stock offered to the people of Yamhill County. Spring, 1899 The CHICAGO Store GDeCDinnville’s usy Corner The CHICAGO Store St’BSCBlllEB. 100 Styles the Famous Banner Shirt Waist, now’ open. The most perfect fitting Waist in the market. Price 50c to $2 100 different styles to select from. 1,000 pieces new Embroideries and Laces. HESWYCA 50 dozen this celebrated Ladies’ Wrapper, for which we are sole agent’s. Prices 65c to $2.50. We are sole agents for the Famous La Triumph 2-Clasp Kid Gloves. We guarantee this to be the best Glove ever" sold in McMinnville. An­ other pair for nothing if they don’t suit. Price $1.25. The Famous Kid Fitting Corsets, 50c, 75c, tl, $1.25, 11.50 and >1.75. Summer Corsets, 39 and 50c. TRADE WINNERS Ladies' Seamless Fast Black Hose. 4 pairs for 25c. Sole Agents for the famous Y S F Ladies'. Misses' and Men's Hosiery, all grades, ”c to 75c a pair. You should see our 2 Thread Lisle Hose for Misses, 15c. Gents' Seamless Socks, 5, 8, 10. 12 up to 25c. Gents' Fancy Balbriggan Under­ wear, 25c. Gents' Fine French Balbriggan Underwear, double-seated Drawers, 50c. We are showing the most complete line of Fine Dross Goods ever shown in Yamhill County. Our prices you all know are right. Waist, Dress and Trimming Silks: Outing Flannels, 5c. Best Domestic Gingham, 5c, Best Indigo Prints, 5c. Best Dark Prints, 5c. Best Light Prints, 4}c. L L Muslin, 4c and 4jc. Ladies' ready-to-wear Dress Skirts 11.25, 11.50, 12, >2.50 and 13. New Belts, 15c to tl. Best Table Oil Cloth. 12Jc a yard. Your money back for the asking if you're not satisfied. In Wash Dress Goods we show you one ‘of the finest lines ever shown in Yamhill County. See the New Wash Silk Zephyrs for Waists. Ladies' Rib Vests, 5, 10, 15, 25, 35 and 50c. Full line the new Double-face Sat­ in Ribbon. THE SCHOOLS. TIIE COLLEGE. Rev. Scott of Lafayette bad charge of assembly exercises and Mr. Vestel of Newberg gave a short talk on Friday. We miss John and Geo. Adams from our midst, and hope they may soon re­ turn. Mr. Grover has been busy the last week working on the base ball ground and lawn. We noticed Mr. Black at assembly on Wednesday, but whether as a student or a visitor we did not learn. Miss May Barnhart, a junior, has be­ gun a school in the Henderson district. We wish her success. The Gypsies who are camping near the college have been attracting a great deal of attention. “As there are so many pretty? girls here” their fortunes were told for fifty cents each. We are sorry to learn of the misfor­ tunes of our former schoolmates, Messrs. Uugerman and Thompson, at Manila, and hope for tbeir speedy recovery. COOK BUILDING. When you get ready for that Spring bill, come in and try the BUSY STORE once. You will get good treatment whether you wish to buy or not. 50 Styles Men's Crash Hats, 25c to 11.50. All the new Spring shapes io Men's tine Fur Hats and Men's and Boys' Caps. Men's Overshirts. 19, 25, 39, 50, 75c and tl. The Store for the People NO. 15. Prof. Littlefield visited in the building Wednesday. Our flag was raised Monday in honor of the boys at Manila. Clifford Reid has resumed bis studies in tbe 8th grade after a week’s sickness. It would pay you to come and visit Miss Williams’ room, as she is getting along fine with the little tots. A Bargain. Places of from 40 to 160 acres for sale. A lay out for anyone wanting to go into the sheep, goat or fruit business. Good buildings. I will give easy terms and a bargain. Call on or address J. F. B yebs , Fairdale, Ore. Before the discovery of One Minute Cough Cure, ministers were greatly dis­ turbed by coughing congregations. No I excuse for it now. Rogers Bros. Hur Docket. Department No. I. Proceedings of the term as follows: W C Brown vs G A Prentiss, action for money; default and judgment. M B Martin vs The Southern Pacific Co, replevin; settled and dismissed. F Y Ralston, admr vs JohnG Schnell- . ing, action for money; non suit by plain­ tiff ns to Schnelling. Default and judg­ ment. Order to apply money in sher­ iff's hands to judgment. W B Parker vs Robt Hutchcroft, action for money; continued. Joseph R Lewis vs C A Scott, action for damages; continued. F II Morrison vs School Diet. No. 16, action for money; motion to strike out confessed. Amended complaint filed. J W Watts vs S P R R, action for damages; continued for term. Brown Brothers Co vs A C Churchill and L M Churchill, action for money; fault and judgment. Chas Kohn & Co, vs R L Campbell,ac­ tion for money; default end judgment. S V Hill vs A C Churcbill et al, action for money ; default and judgment. R L McMillan vs A Guinn and E A Guinn, action for money; default and judgment. Order to sell attached prop­ erty. Melissa Cooper vs Franklin E Steph­ ens, action for money; settled. U D and D C Latourette vs Henry Wil­ burn and Geo E Linu, motion for pres­ ent sheriff to make deed; sheriff ordered to make deed. Owen D Burnett, trustees, etc vs Mor­ ris Mercantile Co et al, action for mon­ ey; continued. Plaintiffs have until April 15th to file reply. M O Lownsdale vs A H Robinson, ac­ tion for money ; by consent of both par­ ties cause referred to R L Conner to re­ port law and facts by first day of next term. Continued. State vs A Grace, assault with danger­ ous weapon; plead guilty. Finea $50 and costs. Committed to jail for 25 daj’i or until tine is paid. R 8 Goodrich vs A E Hull, action for money; judgement for plaintiff. Hoffman 4 Jamison vs Atlas Milling Co, action for money; settled and dis­ missed without costs. A C Chnrchill vs J T Osborn, action for damages for malicious prosecution; verdict for defendant. James McDonald vs Simon F Murray, action for money ; non Buit by plaintiff. John McCall vs II Bailey and J D Stephens, action for money; verdict for plaintiff for $216.60. The Keystone manufacturing Co vs A S and Nancy Lane, action for money; continued. State vs C N Wylie, obtaining money under false pretenses; plea of guilty. Sentenced to ono year in penitentiary and to pay costs and disbursements. State vs Mrs A B Dimick, selling liquor without license; cash bail of f60 forfeited. Richard Parott vs Rodney Jones; order for deed ; present sheriff ordered to make r deed. Department No. 2 meets April 17th. Tax Lev le« tor 1SIIB. Following is a list of the tax levies made by the different counties of the state on the 1898 assessment. It will be seen that Yambill taxpayers are the favored ones. These figures are worth presenting to proposed new comers: Baker ..................... 29 8-10 Benton............................................23 2-10 Clackamas................................... .28 Crook. ........................................... ro Columbia.........................................27 Coos................................................. 24 Curry............................................... 26 7-10 Clatsop............................................35 2-10 Douglas.. ......................................... 22 Grant............................................... 30 7-10 Gilliam............................................ 25 Harney 25 Jackson .21 5-10 Josephine .................. 27 5-10 Klamath...................... .................. 22 Linu. ............................ .................. 18 5-10 Lane........................... ................. 20 Ijike ....................... 25 7-10 Lincoln .................... ................ 21 Manon....................... ................. 21 Malheur........... .......... .................. 32 2-10 Multnomah................ ................. 18 5-10 22 Polk ........................... . .20 Shennan ........... ................ 25 7-10 Tillamook.................. ............... 30 Union ........................ ............. 24 Umatilla ................ 20 ................ 20 Washington....... Wallowa.................. 20 7-10 ................... 25 W asco Yaiuhiil......... .......... 10 6-10